Surgical Dental Assistant

Frontline Dental Implant Specialists; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Frontline Dental Implant Specialists in Lakeland, FL is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant per diem to support our Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. You will assist surgeons with routine and advanced procedures, prepare patient charts, and operate radiography equipment for diagnostic imaging.

The role requires an OMFS assistant certification and radiography certification, plus experience in dental assisting, strong organizational and communication skills, and strict adherence to infection

Qualifications

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery assistant certification is required.
• Radiography certification is required.
• Six or more months of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments and materials.
• Strong communication, organization and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral maxillofacial surgeons with routine and advanced procedures.
• Prepare patient charts, treatment plans and dental records.
• Operate X-ray and 3D scanning equipment and develop radiographs.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure infection control procedures are followed.
• Assist surgeon with chairside procedures including anesthesia administration and cleanup.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vitals during procedures.
• Provide patient education on oral health care and postoperative outcomes.
• Monitor and replenish stock of surgical supplies and medications.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Infection control

Stock management

Education

Oral and maxillofacial surgery assistant certification

Radiography certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: NTN Lakeland - Lakeland, FL 33803, Position Type: Per Diem, Job Category: Health Care, The Oral Surgery Assistant will provide assistance to oral maxillofacial surgeons within the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. Duties will include assisting in routine and advanced oral surgery procedures as directed by the oral surgeon. Additional duties include and are not limited to, patient preparation and positioning; clinical area preparation; oral surgery assisting, the use, maintenance, distribution of surgical equipment, instruments and supplies, and the collection and maintenance of patient data and records.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting, and filing.
• Preparing patient charts, recording treatment plans, and updating dental records.
• Operating X-ray and 3D scanning equipment and developing radiographs for diagnostic purposes.
• Preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Assisting the surgeon with all chairside procedures including operatory setup, anesthesia administration, and cleanup.
• Preparing patients for surgery and monitoring vital signs during procedures.
• Providing patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative outcomes.
• Monitoring our stock of surgical supplies and medication and replenishing these, as needed.
• Ensuring that instruments and equipment are effectively maintained.
• Providing excellent patient care at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

• Oral and maxillofacial surgery assistant certification.
• Radiography certification.
• At least six months of dental assisting experience is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of how to use surgical equipment, instruments, and materials.
• A good understanding of surgical techniques, chairside responsibilities, and health and safety protocols.
• An excellent understanding of dental records, charts, and documentation.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.
• Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.